Nigeria - 2012 - Health

National Oral Health Policy

Ministry of Health, Nigeria

The national oral health policy is the first exclusive policy on oral health in Nigeria. This policy targets optimal oral health for 50 per cent of Nigerians. This policy hopes to leverage early detection and immediate treatment of oral diseases, capacity development, and sustainable awareness to achieve its target.

Process Flow

Hospital Services Department, Ministry of Health

Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health

Office of the Minister of State for Health

Office of the Minister for Health

Federal Executive Council

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National Oral Health Policy Current Version

January 2022

The national oral health policy is the first exclusive policy on oral health in Nigeria. This policy targets optimal oral health for 50 per cent of Nigerians. This policy hopes to leverage early detection and immediate treatment of oral diseases, capacity development, and sustainable awareness to achieve its target.

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